5th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Hassel Weems, a Georgia, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.
The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.
2007 Q2 Judges
Judges
- I love the groom's expression looking at his bride in total awe. That and the strong light make this picture completely successful. Many pictures at weddings and in this contest are fun and light and good shots but don't stand out emotionally like this picture
The best and top wedding photographs from this category
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
Wedding photographer Hassel Weems, was awarded 5th place for photo 56671 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2007 Q2.